BU14 KNA

2014 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2014
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 October 2026 (122 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,270 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2014 Ford has 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 23,270 miles. While mileage is low, the repeated advisories and failures point to ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,456 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2022-10-15 (52,243 mi) — critical safety concern.
  • Recurring suspension ball joint failures (2022-10-15, 2023-10-15) and advisories (2023-10-15).
  • Persistent tyre advisories across 10 tests (2018-10-15, 2019-10-11, 2023-10-15, 2024-10-15, 2025-10-15).
  • Major steering failure on 2022-10-15 (52,243 mi) and 2023-10-15 (55,967 mi).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-15, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,456 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.

Mileage history

Mar 2017: 23,270 mi PASSMar 2018: 32,106 mi PASSOct 2018: 36,144 mi PASSOct 2019: 40,519 mi FAILOct 2019: 40,519 mi PASSOct 2020: 44,115 mi PASSOct 2021: 47,659 mi PASSOct 2022: 52,233 mi FAILOct 2022: 52,243 mi PASSOct 2023: 55,967 mi FAILOct 2023: 55,967 mi PASSOct 2024: 59,688 mi FAILOct 2024: 59,688 mi PASSOct 2025: 64,270 mi PASS64k44k23kMar 2017Oct 2025

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2017 PASS 23,270 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 32,106 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2018 PASS 36,144 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 40,519 mi
PRS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 40,519 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2020 PASS 44,115 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 47,659 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 52,233 mi
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing clip (1.1.13 (c))
Oct 2022 PASS 52,243 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 FAIL 55,967 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 55,967 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2024 FAIL 59,688 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 59,688 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2025 PASS 64,270 mi
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint worn (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU14 KNA, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.